BROWNS

Joshua Tree

#6F5A43

RGB 111, 90, 67 · HSL 31°, 25%, 35% · CMYK 0, 19, 40, 56

Joshua Tree is #6F5A43 in HEX — rgb(111, 90, 67), hsl(31°, 25%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 40%, 56%).

Joshua Tree pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 31°, 25%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#6F5A43

RGB111, 90, 67

HSL31°, 25%, 35%

HSV31°, 40%, 44%

CMYK0, 19, 40, 56

Decimal7297603

CSS RGBrgb(111, 90, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 25%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Joshua Tree N240-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Alpha Male C-192

ΔE 1 · #705942

Hallman-Lindsay

Alpha Male 193

ΔE 1.4 · #715A45

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 1.8 · #705A46

Sherwin-Williams

Coconut Husk SW6111

ΔE 2.4 · #70573F

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 2.7 · #755C48

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 2.7 · #6F5744

Benjamin Moore

Tamarind AF-120

ΔE 3.2 · #746147

PPG

Chocolate Truffle 15-13

ΔE 3.7 · #6F5746

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 4.1 · #6A5443

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 4.5 · #675544

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 4.6 · #7C644E

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.8 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 8.4 · #5B4631

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.7 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.2 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6F5A43

#435970

Analogous

#704443

#6F5A43

#6F7043

Triadic

#6F5A43

#43705A

#5A4370

Split-Complementary

#6F5A43

#436F70

#444370

Tetradic

#6F5A43

#437044

#435970

#70436F

Monochromatic

#100D0A

#403326

#6F5A43

#9F8160

#BCA68F

Rectangle

#6F5A43

#597043

#435970

#5A4370

Compound

#6F5A43

#6F7043

#435970

#444370

Variations

Lighter

#997B5C

#B19C86

#CFC5BB

Darker

#5A4835

#3F3224

#251D14

Saturation

#605953

#705A43

#915B21

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.52:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5A43

#666043

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5A43

#5E5E46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5A43

#70575A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Joshua Tree grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#93704D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6F5A43

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#807572

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#394B5F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6F5A43;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5A43;

CSS Variable

--color-joshua-tree: #6F5A43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joshua-tree': '#6F5A43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5A43] text-[#6F5A43]

SCSS

$joshua-tree: #6F5A43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5A43?

#6F5A43 is Joshua Tree, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6F5A43 warm or cool?

Joshua Tree reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Joshua Tree?

You can download Joshua Tree on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Joshua Tree?

The hex code is #6F5A43. In RGB it's 111, 90, 67, and in HSL it's 31°, 25%, 35%.

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